Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft
St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft in a violent crime spree that…
Two South Florida Women Sentenced to Federal Prison for Roles In Orchestrating Credit Card Fraud Conspiracy
Miami, FL – Two south Florida women were sentenced yesterday for their roles in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain credit cards that they and other individuals used to purchase over $100,000 of…
Miami Man Sentenced To 8 Years In Federal Prison For Committing $650,000 In Credit Card Fraud
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber today sentenced Andre Moore (37, Miami) to eight years in federal prison for credit card fraud and aggravated identity theft. The Court also ordered…
Bucks County Temp Agency Owner Indicted on Charges of Tax Fraud
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Heng Han, 49, of Bensalem, PA, owner of HBH Global Resources, Ltd., was charged by Indictment on charges related to his…
Sioux City Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Related Unemployment Fraud
A Sioux City woman who stole government funds using a COVID-19 unemployment scheme was sentenced September 16, 2021, to 6 months in federal prison. Linda Bosquez, age 59, from Sioux City, Iowa,…
Virginia Beach Investment Advisor and Williamsburg Attorney Sentenced for $25 Million Nationwide Investment Fraud Scheme
NORFOLK, Va. – A former Virginia Beach investment advisor was sentenced today to 35 years in prison, following last week’s sentencing of his Williamsburg-based attorney to 10 years in prison, for their…
Owner Of Jacksonville Tax Preparation Business Sentenced To Federal Prison For Tax Fraud
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Paul Berkins Moise to 35 months in federal prison for aiding and assisting others with the filing of fraudulent tax returns…
Woman Pleads Guilty to $77,000 FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deborah Laughlin, 64, formerly of Paradise, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in an application for FEMA benefits in connection with the 2018 Paradise Camp Fire, Acting U.S.…
Former State Department Employee Pleads Guilty To Honest Services Fraud Scheme
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael Speckhardt, the Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of State, Office of Inspector General (“State Department…
Carterville Nurse Sentenced on Felony Drug and Health Care Fraud Charges
BENTON, Ill. – A Carterville man was sentenced on Thursday, September 16 to four years of probation for drug diversion and health care fraud charges. Joseph M. Mattingly, 42, was also ordered…
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Wire Fraud was sentenced on September 13, 2021, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.…
New York doctor charged for defrauding Medicaid for charging for drugs he never prescribed
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the extradition, arrest, and arraignment of Mujahid “Peter” Pervez, 71, who was residing in Pakistan, on charges of Enterprise Corruption, Grand…
New York builder gets up to 7 years in prison for defrauding homebuyers out of $1 million
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen today announced the sentencing of Shawn M. VanVeghten (39, of Saratoga Springs) for defrauding…
Lexington woman arrested for exploitation of vulnerable adult and fraud
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Karyn Howard, 46 years old, of Lexington, S.C. has been arrested for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult (43-35-0085 (D)) and Breach…
Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Former Fugitive Dentist for Medicaid Fraud
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Dawer Nadi, 63, of Long Island, for defrauding New York state by submitting false Medicaid claims…
Darlington man arrested for fraud and exploitation of a vulnerable adult
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Cecil Williamson, Jr., 70, of Darlington, has been arrested for ‘Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult’ {43-35-0085 (D)} and ‘Breach of Trust…
North Carolina woman pleads guilty to Medicaid Fraud in South Carolina
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Pearl L. Griffin, 60, of Greensboro, NC, pleaded guilty in Richland County General Sessions Court on August 30th. Griffin pleaded guilty…
Dallas County Man Sentenced for East Texas Bank Fraud Conspiracy
SHERMAN, Texas – A Wylie man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Noble Nwachukwu, 26, pleaded…
Wisconsin strip club owner charged for income tax fraud, prostitution
WATERTOWN, WI – Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced that on April 27, 2021, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin indicted Radomir Buzdum (61), formerly of…
BLM Leader Bought Himself a New House, Guns, Entertainment with Donations
CLEVELAND, OH – An Ohio Black Lives Matter leader is accused of defrauding donors after the funds he raised to “Fight for George Floyd” were used instead for his own personal gain.…
Dominican National Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking
BOSTON, MASS – A Dominican man previously residing in Lawrence was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl. Cecilio Guzman, 28, was sentenced by…